1 Timothy 1:6
New International Version
Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk.

New Living Translation
But some people have missed this whole point. They have turned away from these things and spend their time in meaningless discussions.

English Standard Version
Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion,

Berean Standard Bible
Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.

Berean Literal Bible
from which some, having missed the mark, have turned aside to meaningless discourse,

King James Bible
From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;

New King James Version
from which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk,

New American Standard Bible
Some people have strayed from these things and have turned aside to fruitless discussion,

NASB 1995
For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion,

NASB 1977
For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion,

Legacy Standard Bible
For some, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion,

Amplified Bible
Some individuals have wandered away from these things into empty arguments and useless discussions,

Christian Standard Bible
Some have departed from these and turned aside to fruitless discussion.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Some have deviated from these and turned aside to fruitless discussion.

American Standard Version
from which things some having swerved have turned aside unto vain talking;

Contemporary English Version
There are some who have given up these for nothing but empty talk.

English Revised Version
from which things some having swerved have turned aside unto vain talking;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Some people have left these qualities behind and have turned to useless discussions.

Good News Translation
Some people have turned away from these and have lost their way in foolish discussions.

International Standard Version
Some people have left these qualities behind and have turned to fruitless discussion.

Majority Standard Bible
Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.

NET Bible
Some have strayed from these and turned away to empty discussion.

New Heart English Bible
from which things some, having missed the mark, have turned aside to vain talking;

Webster's Bible Translation
From which some having swerved, have turned aside to vain jangling;

Weymouth New Testament
From these some have drifted away, and have wandered into empty words.

World English Bible
from which things some, having missed the mark, have turned away to vain talking,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
from which certain [men], having swerved, turned aside to vain discourse,

Berean Literal Bible
from which some, having missed the mark, have turned aside to meaningless discourse,

Young's Literal Translation
from which certain, having swerved, did turn aside to vain discourse,

Smith's Literal Translation
Which some having missed turned away to vain discourse.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
From which things some going astray, are turned aside unto vain babbling:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Certain persons, wandering away from these things, have been turned aside to empty babbling,

New American Bible
Some people have deviated from these and turned to meaningless talk,

New Revised Standard Version
Some people have deviated from these and turned to meaningless talk,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From which some have gone astray and have turned aside to foolish words;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Some of them have strayed from these things and have turned people away to empty words,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
which things some not having aimed at, have turned aside to idle disputation,

Godbey New Testament
from which certain ones having deflected have gone out into empty talking,

Haweis New Testament
from which some, having swerved, have turned aside to vain babbling;

Mace New Testament
for want of which, some have lost themselves in frivolous disputes,

Weymouth New Testament
From these some have drifted away, and have wandered into empty words.

Worrell New Testament
which some having missed turned aside to vain talk;

Worsley New Testament
from which some having swerved are turned aside to vain discourses;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Warning against False Teaching
5The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith. 6Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk. 7They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert.…

Cross References
Galatians 1:6-7
I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— / which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ.

2 Timothy 2:16-18
But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness, / and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, / who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.

Titus 1:10-11
For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision, / who must be silenced. For the sake of dishonorable gain, they undermine entire households and teach things they should not.

2 Corinthians 11:3-4
I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ. / For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it very easily.

Colossians 2:8
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.

2 Peter 2:1-3
Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.

Hebrews 13:9
Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

Ephesians 4:14
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.

Romans 16:17-18
Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. / For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

2 Timothy 4:3-4
For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Matthew 15:8-9
‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”

Acts 20:30
Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.

2 Thessalonians 2:3
Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed.

Jeremiah 23:16
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

From which some having swerved have turned aside to vain jangling;

From which some having swerved.

1 Timothy 6:21
Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.

2 Timothy 2:18
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

2 Timothy 4:10
For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

turned.

1 Timothy 5:15
For some are already turned aside after Satan.

1 Timothy 6:4,5,20
He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, …

2 Timothy 2:23,24
But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes…

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1 Timothy 1
1. Paul declares Timothy is faithful to the charge which was given him at his going to Macedonia.
5. The right use and end of the law.
11. Paul's calling to be an apostle;
20. and the disobedience or Hymenaeus and Alexander.














Some have strayed
The phrase "some have strayed" suggests a deviation from a set path or standard. In the Greek, the word used is "ἀστοχέω" (astocheō), which means to miss the mark or to deviate. This imagery is reminiscent of an archer missing the target, indicating a failure to adhere to the truth and teachings of the Gospel. Historically, this reflects the early church's struggle with maintaining doctrinal purity amidst various false teachings. The conservative Christian perspective emphasizes the importance of staying true to the foundational truths of the faith, as deviation can lead to spiritual peril.

from these ways
"From these ways" refers to the sound doctrine and pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith mentioned earlier in the chapter. The Greek word "ὁδός" (hodos) means a way or path, often used metaphorically to describe a manner of life or conduct. In the context of 1 Timothy, it underscores the importance of adhering to the apostolic teachings and the lifestyle that reflects Christ's teachings. The early church was tasked with preserving the integrity of the Gospel message, and this phrase serves as a reminder of the necessity to remain steadfast in the faith.

and turned aside
The phrase "and turned aside" uses the Greek word "ἐκτρέπω" (ektrepō), which means to turn away or deviate. This suggests a deliberate choice to abandon the correct path. In a historical context, this reflects the challenges faced by the early church leaders in guiding believers who were tempted by false doctrines and worldly philosophies. From a conservative viewpoint, this serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of being swayed by teachings that do not align with Scripture.

to empty talk
"To empty talk" is translated from the Greek "ματαιολογία" (mataiologia), which means vain or idle talk. This phrase highlights the futility and lack of substance in the teachings that some were turning to. In the early church, there were many who engaged in speculative theology and philosophical debates that detracted from the core message of the Gospel. The conservative Christian perspective stresses the importance of focusing on the truth of God's Word rather than getting caught up in discussions that do not edify or lead to spiritual growth. This serves as a reminder to prioritize teachings that are rooted in Scripture and lead to a deeper understanding of God's will.

(6) From which some having swerved have turned aside.--This sentence is rendered more accurately: From which some, having gone wide in aim, have turned themselves aside. These words seem to tell us that these teachers had once been in the right direction, but had not kept in it; indeed, from the whole tenor of St. Paul's directions to Timothy it is clear that these persons not only had been, but were still, reckoned among the Christian congregations of the Ephesian Church. The presiding presbyter appointed by St. Paul could have exercised no possible authority over any not reckoned in the Church's pale.

Unto vain jangling.--These men, having missed the true aim of the commandment, have now turned themselves to vain, empty talking, which could lead to nothing except wranglings and angry disputations.

Verse 6. - Which things for which, A.V.; talking for jangling, A.V. Having swerved (ἀστοχήσαντες); literally, having missed the mark, as in the margin. It is found in the New Testament only here and 1 Timothy 6:21; 2 Timothy 2:18. In Ecclesiastes 7:19 (Ecclesiastes 7:21, A.V.) and 8:9 (Ecclesiastes 8:11, A.V.) it is used in a slightly different sense, "forego" and "miss." In Polybius and Plutarch repeatedly, "to miss the mark.... to fail," with the kindred ἄστοχος ἀστοχία αστόχημα, These men missed the true end of the gospel - purity of heart and conscience and life - and only reached vain and boastful talking. Have turned aside (ἐξετράπησαν); 1 Timothy 5:15; 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 4:4; Hebrews 12:13; but not elsewhere in the New Testament. It is found in the active voice in the LXX., and is common in all voices in classical Greek. Vain talking (ματαιολογία); here only in the New Testament, and not feared in the LXX., but used by Strabo, Plutarch, and Porphyry. The adjective ματαιολόγος is used in Titus 1:10, and applied especially to those "of the circumcision." The Latin equivalents are vaniloquus and vaniloquium. Livy's description of a vaniloquus is "Maria terrasque inani sonitu verborum complevit" (lib. 35:48; comp. Jude 1:16).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Some
τινες (tines)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

have strayed
ἀστοχήσαντες (astochēsantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 795: From a compound of a and stoichos; to miss the mark, i.e. deviate from truth.

from [ these ways ]
ὧν (hōn)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

[and] turned aside
ἐξετράπησαν (exetrapēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1624: From ek and the base of trope; to deflect, i.e. Turn away.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

empty talk.
ματαιολογίαν (mataiologian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3150: Vain speaking, foolish talking. From mataiologos; random talk, i.e. Babble.


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